Verbenaceae Callicarpa americana L.

American Beautyberry

Alabama - Drug, Diaphoretic

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663

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Scientific name: Callicarpa americana L.
USDA symbol: CAAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Beautyberry
Family: Verbenaceae
Family (APG): Verbenaceae
Native American Tribe: Alabama
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Decoction of root and branch used in sweatbath for malarial fever and rheumatism.

RECRD: 83280 id: 7665

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